It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around 90 cm (35 in) in carapace length when fully grown. The adult loggerhead sea turtle weighs …

The loggerhead sea turtle is a marine-dwelling species that ranges in size from 2.4 to 3.5 feet (74–107.5 centimeters) and can weigh between 155 to 412 pounds (70.2–186.8 kilograms) (Witherington, 2006).

It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around 90 cm (35 in) in carapace length when fully grown. The adult loggerhead sea turtle weighs …

May 29, 2025 · Loggerheads are the most abundant species of sea turtle that nests in the United States. Juvenile and adult loggerheads live in U.S. coastal waters, but many adults that nest on U.S. …

Loggerhead Turtles typically measure 2.5 to 3.5 feet in carapace length (80 to 110 cm) and weigh between 155 and 375 pounds (70 to 170 kg). Their heart-shaped carapace is bony without ridges …

Today, there are two families: the enormous leatherback takes up the only spot left in the Dermochelyidae, or “skin-shelled” turtles, and of the six species in the hard-shelled group, the largest …

Adult loggerhead turtles measure between 65 and 115 cm in curved carapace length and typically weigh between 40 and 180 kg. The largest recorded loggerhead weighed 545 kg and measured 213 cm in …

Jan 8, 2026 · Fully grown adult loggerhead turtles exhibit a substantial size range, measured by the length of their carapace (upper shell). The average adult straight-line carapace length (SCL) is …

Description: The Loggerhead is a large sea turtle, with females typically more sizable than males. An adult has a carapace length of 75- 112 cm (29.3-43.7 in) and weighs 77-159 kg (170-351 lb).

Interesting Facts: The loggerhead is thought to be the largest living hard-shelled turtle. It is exceeded in length and weight only by the leatherback sea turtle. The skull of the loggerhead is broad and …